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George Cottrell's Montenegro Firm Closes Amid Scrutiny of Farage Ties

A Montenegro-based company founded by George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster and close advisor to Nigel Farage, has shut down following intense investigative scrutiny into his financial dealings. The closure comes after reports linked the firm to complex cryptocurrency transfers intended for Reform UK's political activities.

openDemocracy August 27, 2026 International
Key Facts / Evidence
  • 01The firm, Private Family Office, was reportedly used as a conduit for moving cryptocurrency across borders to support Reform UK.
  • 02The closure follows an openDemocracy investigation in Tivat, Montenegro, into Reform’s key allies and their offshore business interests.
  • 03Scrutiny is mounting over a "secret deal" involving the writing off of £1 million in loans to the party supervised by Cottrell.

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